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INTRODUCING THE
MMPI-2-RF
Dustin B. Wygant, PhD
Department of Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University
Disclosure
Dr. Wygant is a paid consultant to the MMPI
publisher, the University of Minnesota, and
distributor, Pearson. He also receives research
funding support from the Press.
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Agenda
• Overview
• Scales
• Documentation and Standard Procedures
• Reports
MMPI-2-RF Overview
• 338-item version of
MMPI-2
• Released August 2008
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MMPI-2-RF Overview
• 338-item version of
MMPI-2
• Released August 2008
• Authors
Yossef S. Ben-Porath Auke Tellegen
MMPI-2-RF Overview
• 338-item version of
MMPI-2
• Released August 2008
• Authors
• Subset of MMPI-2 pool
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MMPI-2-RF Overview
• 338-item version of
MMPI-2
• Released August 2008
• Authors
• Subset of MMPI-2 pool
• Norms based on MMPI-2
sample
MMPI-2-RF Overview
• 338-item version of
MMPI-2
• Released August 2008
• Authors
• Subset of MMPI-2 pool
• Norms based on MMPI-2
sample
• Used extensively in
Mental Health, Medical,
Forensic, and Public
Safety settings
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MMPI-2-RF Overview
• 330+ Peer-reviewed
publications
• General Topics
• Validity Scales
• Mental health Settings
• Medical Settings
• Forensic Settings
• Correctional Settings
• Police and Public Safety Settings
• Other non-clinical Settings
MMPI-2-RF SCALES
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MMPI-2-RF Scales
•51 Scales
•9 Validity Scales
•3 Higher-Order Scales
•9 RC Scales
•23 Specific Problems Scales• 5 Somatic/Cognitive
• 9 Internalizing
• 4 Externalizing
• 5 Interpersonal
•2 Interest Scales
•5 PSY-5 Scales
MMPI-2-RF: Validity Scales
VRIN-r: Variable Response Inconsistency – Random responding
TRIN-r: True Response Inconsistency – Fixed responding
F-r: Infrequent Responses – Responses infrequent in the general
population
Fp-r: Infrequent Psychopathology Responses – Responses infrequent in
psychiatric populations
Fs: Infrequent Somatic Responses – Somatic complaints infrequent in
medical patient populations
FBS-r: Symptom Validity – Somatic and cognitive complaints associated at
high levels with over-reporting
RBS: Response Bias Scale - Exaggerated memory complaints
L-r: Uncommon Virtues – Rarely claimed moral attributes or activities
K-r: Adjustment Validity – Avowals of good psychological adjustment
associated at high levels with under-reporting
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MMPI-2-RF: Higher-Order Scales
EID – Emotional/Internalizing Dysfunction –Problems associated with mood and affect
THD – Thought Dysfunction – Problems associated with disordered thinking
BXD – Behavioral/Externalizing Dysfunction –Problems associated with under-controlled behavior
MMPI-2-RF: RC Scales
• Identical to MMPI-2 RC Scales
RCd: Demoralization – General unhappiness and dissatisfaction
RC1: Somatic Complaints – Diffuse physical health complaints
RC2: Low Positive Emotions – Lack of positive emotional responsiveness
RC3: Cynicism – Non-self-referential beliefs expressing distrust and a generally low opinion of others
RC4: Antisocial Behavior – Rule breaking and irresponsible behavior
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MMPI-2-RF: RC Scales
RC6: Ideas of Persecution – Self-referential beliefs that others pose a threat
RC7: Dysfunctional Negative Emotions – Maladaptive anxiety, anger, irritability
RC8: Aberrant Experiences -- Unusual perceptionsor thoughts
RC9: Hypomanic Activation – Over-Activation, aggression, impulsivity, and grandiosity
MMPI-2-RF:
Specific Problems (SP) Scales
• Somatic/Cognitive
MLS: Malaise – Overall sense of physical
debilitation, poor health
GIC: Gastrointestinal Complaints – Nausea,
recurring upset stomach, and poor appetite
HPC: Head Pain Complaints – Head and
neck pain
NUC: Neurological Complaints – Dizziness,
weakness, paralysis, loss of balance, etc.
COG: Cognitive Complaints – Memory problems,
difficulties concentrating
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MMPI-2-RF:
Specific Problems (SP) Scales
• Internalizing (RCd Facets):
SUI: Suicidal/Death Ideation – Direct reports of suicidal ideation and recent attempts
HLP: Helplessness/Hopelessness – Belief that goals cannot be reached or problems solved
SFD: Self-Doubt -- Lack of self-confidence, feelings of uselessness
NFC: Inefficacy – Belief that one is indecisive and inefficacious
MMPI-2-RF:
Specific Problems (SP) Scales• Internalizing (RC7 Facets):
STW: Stress/Worry -- Preoccupation with disappointments, difficulty with time pressure
AXY: Anxiety – Pervasive anxiety, frights, frequent nightmares
ANP: Anger Proneness -- Becoming easily angered, impatient with others
BRF: Behavior-Restricting Fears -- Fears that significantly inhibit normal behavior
MSF: Multiple Specific Fears -- Fears of blood, fire, thunder, etc.
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MMPI-2-RF:
Specific Problems (SP) Scales
• Externalizing:RC4 Facets
JCP: Juvenile Conduct Problems – Difficulties
at school and at home, stealing
SUB: Substance Abuse – Current and past
misuse of alcohol and drugs
MMPI-2-RF:
Specific Problems (SP) Scales
• Externalizing:RC4 Facets
JCP: Juvenile Conduct Problems – Difficulties
at school and at home, stealing
SUB: Substance Abuse – Current and past
misuse of alcohol and drugs
RC9 Facets
AGG: Aggression – Physically aggressive,
violent behavior
ACT: Activation – Heightened excitation
and energy level
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MMPI-2-RF:
Specific Problems (SP) Scales
• Interpersonal:FML: Family Problems – Conflictual family
relationships
IPP: Interpersonal Passivity – Being unassertive
and submissive
SAV: Social Avoidance – Avoiding or not enjoying
social events
SHY: Shyness – Bashful, prone to feel inhibited
and anxious around others
DSF: Disaffiliativeness – Disliking people and
being around them
MMPI-2-RF: Interest Scales
AES: Aesthetic-Literary Interests – Literature,
music, the theater
MEC: Mechanical-Physical Interests – Fixing and
building things, the outdoors, sports
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MMPI-2-RF: PSY-5 Scales
AGGR-r: Aggressiveness-Revised – Instrumental,
goal-directed aggression
PSYC-r: Psychoticism-Revised – Disconnection
from reality
DISC-r: Disconstraint-Revised – Under-controlled
behavior
NEGE-r: Negative Emotionality/Neuroticism-Revised –
Anxiety, insecurity, worry, and fear
INTR-r: Introversion/Low Positive Emotionality-Revised
– Social disengagement and anhedonia
MMPI-2-RF
DOCUMENTATION AND
STANDARD PROCEDURES
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MMPI-2-RF Documentation
• Manual for
Administration,
Scoring, and
Interpretation
• Technical Manual
• User’s Guide for
Reports
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MMPI-2-RF: Technical Manual
1. Introduction
2. Scale Development
3. Psychometric Properties and External Correlates Reliability
Validity
MMPI-2/MMPI-2-RF
MMPI-2-RF Intercorrelations
MMPI-2-RF: Technical Manual
• AppendixesA. External Correlates
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MMPI-2-RF Technical Manual:
Appendix A
• Empirical Correlates inoMental HealthoOutpatiento Inpatient
oMedicaloSubstance Abuse TreatmentoForensic- CiviloForensic- CriminaloNon-Clinical
• N= 4,336 Men; 2,327 Women• 605 Criteria• 53,970 Correlations
MMPI-2-RF: Technical Manual
• AppendixesA. External Correlates
B. Conversion of Raw Means and Standard
Deviations to T-Score Values
C. MMPI-2/MMPI-2-RF Booklet and Normative
Comparability
D. MMPI-2-RF Comparison Group Data (N=
Approximately 65,000 cases)
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MMPI-2-RF: Standard Comparison Groups• MMPI-2-RF Normative (Men & Women)
• Outpatient, Community Mental Health Center (Men & Women)
• Outpatient, Independent Practice (Men & Women)
• Psychiatric Inpatient, Community Hospital (Men & Women)
• Psychiatric Inpatient, VA Hospital (Men)
• Substance Abuse Treatment, VA (Men)
• Sexual Addiction Treatment Evaluee (Men)
• Bariatric Surgery Candidate (Men & Women)
• Spine Surgery/Spinal Cord Stimulator Candidates (Men & Women)
• Chronic Pain Patients (Men & Women)
• College Counseling Clinic (Men & Women)
• College Student (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Disability Claimant (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Independent Neuropsychological Examination (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Pre-trial Criminal (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Child Custody (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Parental Fitness Evaluees (Men & Women)
• Prison Inmate (Men & Women)
• Sex Offender (Child Victim) Evaluee (Men)
• Personnel Screening, Law Enforcement (Men, Women & Combined)
• Personnel Screening, Corrections Officer (Men, Women & Combined)
• Personnel Screening, Firefighter Candidates (Men, Women & Combined)
• Personnel Screening, Clergy Candidates (Men, Women, & Combined)
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MMPI-2-RF: Technical Manual
• AppendixesA. External Correlates
B. Conversion of Raw Means and
Standard Deviations to T-Score Values
C. MMPI-2/MMPI-2-RF Booklet and
Normative Comparability
D. MMPI-2-RF Comparison Group Data
E. MMPI-2/MMPI-2-RF Scale Correlations
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MMPI-2-RF: Manual for Administration,
Scoring, and Interpretation
1. Introduction
2. Intended Uses, User Qualifications, and Protection of Test Materials
3. Normative Sample Composition and Score Standardization
4. Procedures for Administration and Scoring
Standard Administration Procedures
• Assess the testability of the test-taker
• Including reading ability
• Use standard administration and response-
recording modalities:
• Booklet and answer sheet
• Audio CD
• “On Screen” using Q Local or Q Global
• Supervise testing
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Standard Scoring Procedures
• Computer (Q Local, Q-global, or Mail-In)
• Score Report
• Interpretive Report
• Converting MMPI-2 to MMPI-2-RF protocol (Q
Local, Q-global or Mail-In)
• Score Report
• Interpretive Report
• Hand scoring templates and profile sheets
MMPI-2-RF: Manual for Administration,
Scoring, and Interpretation
1. Introduction
2. Intended Uses, User Qualifications, and Protection of Test Materials
3. Normative Sample Composition and Score Standardization
4. Procedures for Administration and Scoring
5. Test Interpretation
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MMPI-2-RF: Manual for Administration,
Scoring, and Interpretation
• Appendixes
A. T-Score Conversion Tables
B. Scoring Keys of the Scales
C. Scale Membership and Scored Direction
of MMPI-2-RF Items
D. Itemmetric Data
E. Item Conversion Tables
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MMPI-2-RF: User’s Guide for Reports
• User’s guide for:
MMPI-2-RF Score Report
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MMPI-2-RF: User’s Guide for Reports
• User’s guide for:
MMPI-2-RF Score Report
Comparison Group Option
Standard and Custom
MMPI-2-RF: Standard Comparison Groups• MMPI-2-RF Normative (Men & Women)
• Outpatient, Community Mental Health Center (Men & Women)
• Outpatient, Independent Practice (Men & Women)
• Psychiatric Inpatient, Community Hospital (Men & Women)
• Psychiatric Inpatient, VA Hospital (Men)
• Substance Abuse Treatment, VA (Men)
• Sexual Addiction Treatment Evaluee (Men)
• Bariatric Surgery Candidate (Men & Women)
• Spine Surgery/Spinal Cord Stimulator Candidates (Men & Women)
• Chronic Pain Patients (Men & Women)
• College Counseling Clinic (Men & Women)
• College Student (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Disability Claimant (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Independent Neuropsychological Examination (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Pre-trial Criminal (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Child Custody (Men & Women)
• Forensic, Parental Fitness Evaluees (Men & Women)
• Prison Inmate (Men & Women)
• Sex Offender (Child Victim) Evaluee (Men)
• Personnel Screening, Law Enforcement (Men, Women & Combined)
• Personnel Screening, Corrections Officer (Men, Women & Combined)
• Personnel Screening, Firefighter Candidates (Men, Women & Combined)
• Personnel Screening, Clergy Candidates (Men, Women, & Combined)
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MMPI-2-RF: User’s Guide for Reports
• Custom Comparison Groups• Can be created with MMPI-2-RF or MMPI-2
cases stored on user’s Q Local system
• Requires at least 200 valid cases
• Can be Shared
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MMPI-2-RF: User’s Guide for Reports
• User’s guide for:
MMPI-2-RF Score Report
Comparison Group Option
Standard and Custom
Interpretive Report
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MMPI-2-RF: User’s Guide for Reports
• User’s guide for:
MMPI-2-RF Score Report
Comparison Group Option
Standard and Custom
MMPI-2-RF Interpretive Report
Standard and Custom
Does not alter interpretation
MMPI-2-RF: User’s Guide for Reports
• User’s guide for:
MMPI-2-RF Score Report
Comparison Group Option
Standard and Custom
MMPI-2-RF Interpretive Report
Standard and Custom
Does not alter interpretation
MMPI-2-RF Police Candidate Interpretive Report (PCIR)
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Case Example
• 47 year old, widowed Caucasian woman
• Evaluated as part of a lawsuit regarding the death of her
husband
• I was retained by the plaintiff for the evaluation
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Additional Resources• Online Independent Study
• Go to: www.pearsonclinical.com/psychology/RelatedInfo/products/mmpi-2-rf-trial-packageandbrochure.html
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Additional Resources
Questions/Comments?
• Dustin B. Wygant, Ph.D.
• Department of Psychology
• Eastern Kentucky University
• Richmond, KY 40475
• (859) 622-6796